The Justice Department has announced it is suing New York City’s Mayor Eric Adam’s administration arguing that the city’s “sanctuary” policy interferes with the federal government’s deportation efforts. The lawsuit comes just days after the Trump administration placed blame on those policies for the recent shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer by […]
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The Ending of “How I Met Your Mother” Makes Perfect Sense
“How I Met Your Mother,” is a sitcom classic, people’s favorite watch, just a feel-good show. Through watching, we all fell in love with each individual character, with their uniquely flawed selves. The show was doing everything right – until it came time to the finale. The backlash was intense, with fans feeling betrayed, blindsided […]
What’s Up With America’s Obsession with Athleisure?
I recently studied abroad in Europe and one of my first culture shocks, after all the important things of course, was the fact that no one, no one, wore athletic clothing outside of working out. It’s almost like the United States is under some plague. Leggings in the office. Hoodies on first dates. Clothes that […]
Would Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files Finally Matter?
The Jeffrey Epstein case has held media attention for years, fueled by the public’s ongoing questions about who is connected to this infamous private island – believed to be a spot for sex trafficking and prostitution of minors. People want names, so much so that Donald Trump ran his campaign under the public assumption that […]
Book Awards Influence What We Read and It Matters
Every author’s dream is for their book to receive an award – but not for the reasons you might think. Yes, it is nice to know that your book is being honored for great writing, but these awards hold much more power. They’re gatekeepers of the literary world, deciding what books get shelf space, classroom […]
Why Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Show Meant More Than We Knew
Ozzy Osbourne, sitting on a bat-themed throne, rose from beneath the stage to deliver what is now deemed an unforgettable farewell. At 76, battling Parkinson’ Disease, Osbourne, along with his Black Sabbath bandmates, returned to his hometown of Birmingham to remind us of the defiance of rock ‘n’ roll. On July 5, at Birmingham’s Villa […]
Rep. Mike Lawler Says He Will Not Run for Governor
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will not be running for New York governor. In an interview with “Fox and Friends” on Wednesday morning, he said that he will instead seek reelection to his current seat in the House. Lawler is a moderate Republican from the Hudson Valley who had previously shown interest in challenging […]
GRWM Videos Change How We See Ourselves
Everyone online has seen the trend. A girl, recording on TikTok, starts doing her makeup while talking about her life. Whether it be her weekend plans, a breakup or a pimple on her chin, we are all obsessed with the gossip. It’s not about just getting ready, it’s the whole process of sharing yourself. When […]
Why Do We Really Resort to Retail Therapy?
You had a bad day at work. This week just isn’t going your way. On the ride home you stop by the store and pick out some useless sweater that will never be worn. But, for some reason it makes you feel better to drop that $50. This unfortunately means you have fallen victim to […]
Are Political Debates the New Reality TV?
Two podiums. A quick one liner. A viral edit waiting to be made. You would think it’s the finale of your favorite reality show, but it’s not – it’s the presidential debate. Somehow an event meant to help viewers decide who to elect as the leader of their country has become a mere spectacle. One […]
Your Body Doesn’t Need a Juice Cleanse
Imagine this. You’re down $50. There’s an array of colorful liquids in your fridge. Your stomach is already growling. And it’s only day one. But, hey, anything for a detox, right? Wrong. The truth is, despite the raves from friends and all those Instagram ads, juice cleanses aren’t necessarily super healthy. In some cases, they […]
“Blush Blindness” Is Better Than None At All
Most girls have had that moment of finishing up your makeup and wondering: I feel like I’m missing something? Maybe you add a bit more sparkle to your eyelids or refresh that gloss on your lips, but, for me, there’s always one answer to complete the look – more blush. I usually end up looking […]
